Share Berries • How to Keep Them Longer When June is finally here, I can’t wait to get my fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and...Read More Jun 12 by Francine Lizotte
Share Jamaican Jerk Seasoning If you’re a foody (yes with a“y”), you probably have a ton of spices and dry...Read More May 15 by Francine Lizotte
Share Purple Blue Cherry Tomatoes We love Gardening and if you’re a foody (yes with a “y”) like us and enjoy...Read More Apr 10 by Francine Lizotte
Share Italian Seasoning • Homemade Blend A few years ago, my mother asked me over the phone for a recipe for one...Read More Mar 13 by Francine Lizotte
Share Bean Sprouts • How to Extend Their Shelf Life If you enjoy cooking Asian cuisine, I’m sure you have many condiments for recipes. When it...Read More Feb 13 by Francine Lizotte
Share Blanched Almonds ~ How to David and I enjoy different kinds of nuts like pine, Brazil, walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts, etc....Read More Jan 16 by Francine Lizotte
Share How to Set a Table; Casual to Formal Since childhood, your parents teach you How to Set a Table for a casual family dinner....Read More Dec 19 by Francine Lizotte
Share Tomato Purée ~ 2 Ways I buy some cans but I prefer making my own when I can. Tomato Purée is...Read More Nov 14 by Francine Lizotte
Share Turnip vs Rutabaga Turnip vs Rutabaga… I’m pretty sure most of us have confused these two vegetables, naming them...Read More Oct 17 by Francine Lizotte
Share Pumpkin Pie Spice ~ Homemade Blend I can’t stand spending my money on food items when I know they are much cheaper...Read More Sep 19 by Francine Lizotte
Share Beets ~ Prep & 4 Ways to Cook I’ve enjoyed vegetables and fruits ever since childhood 👧. While other kids were being difficult and...Read More Aug 15 by Francine Lizotte
Share Snap Peas ~ How to Freeze I love creating new recipes so there’s a continuous rotation of lovely dishes. Many times though...Read More Jul 11 by Francine Lizotte
Share Defrosting Meats Quickly It’s all happened to us. Being too busy, looking after other chores and suddenly we realize...Read More Jun 13 by Francine Lizotte
Share Ricotta Cheese • How to Drain I’m a cheese addict… it must be a French thing! Yep, that makes sense, right? Seriously...Read More May 16 by Francine Lizotte
Share Herb Garden • How to Start One By the end of April beginning of May, every year David and I start our Herb...Read More Apr 18 by Francine Lizotte
Share Herbes de Provence • Make your own When it comes to spices and herbs, my spice drawer is packed plus I have more...Read More Mar 14 by Francine Lizotte
Share Roasted Garlic I always have many different ingredients on hand in my kitchen because I constantly cook with...Read More Feb 22 by Francine Lizotte
Share Oven Baked Chicken David and I like different kinds of protein but there’s one that we eat more than...Read More Jan 18 by Francine Lizotte
Share Oven Baked Bacon • Best Way to Cook Bacon On the weekend, David and I like taking the time to enjoy a nice breakfast together....Read More Dec 14 by Francine Lizotte
Share Know Your Oils and Their Smoke Points Which oil has the higher smoke point? Which one do you use when sautéing or frying...Read More Nov 23 by Francine Lizotte